It's fine to come out via email. It gives you an extra buffer. In case they react negatively their emotions will be more stripped away through the internet. I actually came out to my aunt today via email. I had to give her the real reason why I didn't exactly see myself living in Nebraska. lol She hasn't replied yet but if she rejects me I probably won't give a fuck.

Hmm, I had a friend that came out to his fraternity via email. I am also considering coming out to my rugby team in an email just bc I don't have the time or patience to do it one by one. But consider this, how is it going to be when you see them next? Could possibly very awkward.

Secondly, wouldn't you prefer to come out to close friends face to face so you can see their immediate reaction? This could be valuable in evaluating yalls friendship in the future: perhaps the initial response is somewhat negative but you think you can make them come around eventually, you will then know that you need to work extra hard at showing them that this really hasn't changed anything between you, you've always been gay and always will be and its no big deal.

I think face to face also shows your friends that they mean a lot to you and you value their friendship

I guess I just feel like email is the easy way out, I would avoid unless there's a compelling reason not to do it face to face (nervousness is not a compelling reason btw)

ncujock saidHmm, I had a friend that came out to his fraternity via email. I am also considering coming out to my rugby team in an email just bc I don't have the time or patience to do it one by one. But consider this, how is it going to be when you see them next? Could possibly very awkward.

Secondly, wouldn't you prefer to come out to close friends face to face so you can see their immediate reaction? This could be valuable in evaluating yalls friendship in the future: perhaps the initial response is somewhat negative but you think you can make them come around eventually, you will then know that you need to work extra hard at showing them that this really hasn't changed anything between you, you've always been gay and always will be and its no big deal.

I think face to face also shows your friends that they mean a lot to you and you value their friendship

I guess I just feel like email is the easy way out, I would avoid unless there's a compelling reason not to do it face to face (nervousness is not a compelling reason btw)

I agree wityh a lot of what you say to be honest...

But then again I think an email can be just as good if the reasons are right.

My best friend I came out to via email lives in hawaii...I havnt seen him in a year or so but I talk to him all the time...So I feel like this is alright to do....I told him in the email that if you was home I would have done it face to face